What does a lump near your balls mean?

What does a lump near your balls mean?

What does a lump near your balls mean?

Testicular lumps can be a sign of problems with your testicles. They may be caused by an injury, but they can also indicate a serious underlying medical problem. Not all lumps indicate the presence of testicular cancer. Most lumps are caused by benign, or noncancerous, conditions. These usually require no treatment.

What causes swelling around the scrotum?

Fluid Buildup: An injury or infection can cause fluid to build up around the testicle, causing painful swelling. This is called a hydrocele. Varicocele: A varicocele is essentially varicose veins of the scrotum and can result in testicular swelling and aching.

Do testicular lumps go away?

Lumps can be located anywhere around the testicles and vary in size. Some can be as small as a pea or marble, but some can grow larger. Most lumps are soft and fluid-filled and may make your scrotum look a little swollen; these are usually harmless and often go away without treatment.

How do I check myself for testicular cancer?

Hold your penis out of the way and examine each testicle separately. Hold your testicle between your thumbs and fingers with both hands and roll it gently between your fingers. Look and feel for any hard lumps or nodules (smooth rounded masses) or any change in the size, shape, or consistency of your testicles.

What is the treatment for swollen scrotum?

– using ice on the scrotum to relieve swelling, normally within the first 24 hours of noticing the swelling – taking an over-the-counter pain reliever – wearing athletic support – using a sitz or shallow bath to reduce swelling – avoiding strenuous activities

What to know about a swollen scrotum?

Hydroceles and hernias. Hydroceles and hernias are among the most common causes of scrotal swelling.

  • Cysts. A cyst is a small,enclosed collection of fluid.
  • Varicoceles. A varicocele is a swollen collection of veins in the scrotum.
  • Injury.
  • Tumors.
  • Idiopathic swelling.
  • Hydroceles.
  • Hernias.
  • Cysts.
  • Varicoceles.
  • What is the reason for swelling of scrotum after surgery?

    trauma

  • testicular cancer
  • abnormally enlarged veins in the scrotum
  • acute inflammation of the testes,called orchitis
  • swelling due to increased fluid,called hydrocele
  • hernia
  • inflammation or infection in the epididymis,called epididymitis
  • congestive heart failure
  • inflammation or infection of the scrotal skin
  • What are the reasons for swollen testicles?

    Less common testicular swelling causes. Less common causes of swollen testicles include the following.

  • Allergies. Allergies can result in swollen testicles.
  • Edema,or fluid retention.
  • Rare and unusual testicular swelling causes.
  • Epididymitis.
  • Intermittent testicular torsion.
  • Testicular cancer.
  • Testicular torsion.
  • Non-serious testicle injury.
  • Orchitis.
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